Investigative Journalism Quiz

What are some of the different names for investigative journalism?

• Weather reporting, Sports reporting, Entertainment reporting

• Depth reporting, Enterprise reporting, Project reporting

• Quick reporting, Surface reporting, Light reporting

• Tabloid reporting, Gossip reporting, Sensational reporting

What is the first characteristic of investigative journalism?

• It is always about celebrities

• It is based on rumors

• It is systematic, in-depth, and original

• It is quick and superficial

How do investigative journalists form their hypotheses?

• By copying other journalists

• By asking their friends

• By using the scientific method

• By guessing randomly

What do investigative journalists often follow to uncover the truth?

• Trails of social media posts

• Trails of rumors

• Trails of celebrities

• Trails of people, money, institutions, and accountability

What is one of the main goals of investigative journalism?

• To write about fashion

• To entertain people

• To cover sports events

• To make public things that are secret or hidden

What is a key focus of investigative journalism?

• Weather updates

• Sports scores

• Celebrity gossip

• Social justice and accountability

What is investigative journalism NOT?

• In-depth reporting

• Systematic inquiry

• Original research

• Leak journalism

What is another thing investigative journalism is not limited to?

• Health and education

• Human rights

• Crime and corruption

• Environmental issues

What is the consensus definition of investigative journalism?

• Reporting on sports events

• Writing about celebrities

• In-depth, systematic use of original research and reporting

• Quick and shallow reporting

What is an example of a systematic inquiry in investigative journalism?

• Covering a fashion show

• Investigating a fire and uncovering a corrupt contract

• Writing a movie review

• Reporting on a sports game